West Virginia State Police
Recent News About West Virginia State Police
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State Police hit with 72 lawsuits about hidden camera at academy
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia State Police has been hit with 72 new lawsuits related to the hidden camera in the women's locker room and shower facilities at its academy in Institute. -
Judge consolidates discovery in State Police Academy hidden camera cases
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha Circuit Court judge has allowed the discovery portion of four civil lawsuits involving a hidden camera in the women’s locker room at the West Virginia State Police Academy to be consolidated. -
Logan woman files first lawsuit accusing State Trooper of rape
CHARLESTON – The first of multiple alleged sexual assault victims of a West Virginia State Trooper has filed a lawsuit accusing him of rape. -
Three women who used State Police locker rooms file intent to sue over hidden camera
CHARLESTON – Three women who regularly used the female locker room at the West Virginia State Police Academy have filed a notice of intent to sue over allegations a hidden camera was used there. -
U.S. Attorney Thompson Invites Media to Human Trafficking Training Workshop
United States Attorney Will Thompson of the Southern District of West Virginia invites the media to attend the public portion of a human trafficking training workshop on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the University of Charleston. -
Lawsuits allege excessive force by West Virginia State Trooper
CHARLESTON —Three lawsuits have been filed against the West Virginia State Police alleging excessive force by one of its police officers. -
After a total of 18 years in prison, two brothers file wrongful conviction lawsuit
HUNTINGTON – Two brothers who spent a total of 18 years in prison for a murder they didn’t commit are suing government and law enforcement officials for their wrongful convictions. -
Man seeks removal from sex offender registry
CHARLESTON — A Wood County man is suing the West Virginia State Police alleging he should not be listed as a sex offender in the state. -
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson Presents 2022 Law Enforcement Awards
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson Presents 2022 Law Enforcement Awards. -
Man wrongly convicted sues State Police for misconduct during investigation
HUNTINGTON — A man who spent more than 10 years of his life in prison for a crime he did not commit is suing the West Virginia State Police for their alleged misconduct in coercing a false confession. -
Basketball coach says State Troopers guarding governor shoved him, broke his arm at game
BECKLEY – A high school girls basketball coach says he was injured when two West Virginia State Troopers providing protection for Gov. Jim Justice when he was shoved during an altercation at a game. -
Contractor pleads guilty to two felony charges after investigation
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has announced that a Putnam County contractor has pleaded guilty to two felony charges stemming from an investigation. -
Supreme Court reverses decision, agrees with hearing examiner on termination of officer
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals agreed that reversing the termination of an officer's employment was wrongfully done and his termination was warranted. -
Defendants in lawsuit filed by attorney, paralegal seek to have cases dismissed
CHARLESTON — The defendants in a handful of cases involving a break-in at Carlton Law Office and alleged intimidation by sheriff's deputies and state police have sought to have the case dismissed. -
Attorney, paralegal sue state for intimidation, refusal to return property
CHARLESTON — Three lawsuits have been filed against the state alleging that after a Mingo County law office was broken into, sheriff's deputies intimidated the plaintiffs and would not return property. -
Former teacher says Putnam, Kanawha officials conspired to prosecute her
HUNTINGTON – A former Hurricane High School teacher says a host of Putnam and Kanawha county officials conspired to prosecute her on what she calls baseless criminal charges. -
Man sues municipalities, police departments for pursuit of suspect who caused car accident
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man filed a lawsuit against several police departments, officers, municipalities and the West Virginia State Police, as well as the state's Department of Homeland Security alleging that they failed to properly keep a suspect contained who caused a car accident. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice appoints G.E. McCabe as Director of the West Virginia Emergency Management Division
Gov. Jim Justice appointed G.E. McCabe as Director of the West Virginia Division of Emergency Management. -
Interstate construction worker says 'careless' trucker caused concrete roller to injure him
CHARLESTON – A road construction worker says a “careless” truck driver caused a concrete roller to hit him and severely damage his lower legs. -
State Trooper claims she is a victim of gender discrimination
CHARLESTON – A female State Trooper has sued the West Virginia State Police claiming she is a victim of gender discrimination.